Te Ihu Waka is designed for Māori offenders and those who identify as Māori, however many non-Māori benefit from attending.  ‍

The programme is marae based and aims to inspire change by helping to discover and recover tikanga – traditional Māori principles, values and disciplines that you can apply in your daily life.

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Rangatiratanga

·     Promoting inclusivity by providing anopportunity for whānau to bond and create lasting memories together.

‍Whanau Oranga

·     Promotes Whanaungatanga, further strengtheningconnections within whānau.

‍Whakatika Wairua ‍

·     Allows for mindfulness and provides anopportunity for whānau to connect to the taiao and recharge their wairua.

‍Whakawhanaungatanga

·     Encouraging positive social interactions andbuilding stronger relationships within the community.

‍Kaitiakitanga

·     The act of fishing becomes an opportunity forwhānau to embody the principles of Kaitiakitanga.

‍Matauranga ‍

·     Relationship between whānau and the naturalworld provides an opportunity for whānau to deepen their connection.

‍Whairawa ‍

·     Personal wealth or prosperity and well-being ofindividuals and their whānau.

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Referrals for our service come from a Correctional Facility and is available for those who (upon release) return/move to Gisborne.

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